Wednesday, March 4th 2026
NVIDIA Reportedly Preparing 9 GB GeForce RTX 5050 Variant with GDDR7
NVIDIA is reportedly planning a second RTX 5050 variant with 9 GB of memory instead of the standard 8 GB, according to leaker MEGAsizeGPU who has a decent track record on NVIDIA leaks. Unlike the existing RTX 5050, which uses 8 GB of 20 Gbps GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus for 320 GB/s of bandwidth, the new model is said to adopt 3 GB GDDR7 modules. The updated configuration would total 9 GB across a 96-bit memory bus. While the narrower bus reduces interface width, the move to 28 Gbps GDDR7 would raise total memory bandwidth to 336 GB/s, a roughly 5% increase, alongside a 12.5% boost in VRAM capacity. Core specifications are expected to remain unchanged. The card would continue to use the GB207 GPU, based on the Blackwell architecture, with 2560 CUDA cores and a 130 W TDP. No changes to clock speeds or core counts have been mentioned.
The report also claims NVIDIA is preparing adjustments higher up the stack. A revised GeForce RTX 5060 may transition to the larger GB205 die, currently used in the RTX 5070, in a cut-down configuration. That would reportedly reduce the GPU from 6144 CUDA cores and a 192-bit bus to 3840 cores and a 128-bit interface. Such a move would require board partners to adopt new PCBs compatible with GB205 and standard 8-pin power connectors. According to the leak, these changes are tied to supply constraints affecting lower-tier RTX 50-series GPUs, including the RTX 5050 and RTX 5060. The GeForce RTX 5060 12 GB, which appeared in earlier roadmaps, is now reportedly canceled.
Sources:
Videocardz, MEGAsizeGPU
The report also claims NVIDIA is preparing adjustments higher up the stack. A revised GeForce RTX 5060 may transition to the larger GB205 die, currently used in the RTX 5070, in a cut-down configuration. That would reportedly reduce the GPU from 6144 CUDA cores and a 192-bit bus to 3840 cores and a 128-bit interface. Such a move would require board partners to adopt new PCBs compatible with GB205 and standard 8-pin power connectors. According to the leak, these changes are tied to supply constraints affecting lower-tier RTX 50-series GPUs, including the RTX 5050 and RTX 5060. The GeForce RTX 5060 12 GB, which appeared in earlier roadmaps, is now reportedly canceled.
126 Comments on NVIDIA Reportedly Preparing 9 GB GeForce RTX 5050 Variant with GDDR7
Rtx 5050 10 gb, rtx 5060 12 gb and RTX 5060 ti 16 gb. That i believe Would be a fitting amount of vram for exact tier of gpu.
But 9 gb. Meh....
Perhaps the pricing of this thing might be close to a 5060, but the current one is already close. So 290$ msrp?
It is bewildering.
70W slot powered. That would make it a fine drop in gpu for an old office machine at $199-229.
With a friendly smile,
Fred.
Would be cool though if they launched the MX line on desktop to offer a card to keep within the power budget of PCIe.I wouldn't say it is bewildering.
3x GDDR7 chips might be cheaper. Maybe not.
PCB design costs should be cheaper.
Can charge more for a 5050 9GB model over a 5050 8GB model. Offsetting any potential price increases in parts. If part price is overall decrease, revenue per 5050 increases.
Memory shortages are wild, and having a card that has access to GDDR6 and GDDR7 memory can allow for an increase in availability of the 5050 series. Nvidia might need 5050 availabilities for OEMs.
Managed to drop usual 5050 to ~82W whole card in non-power virus scenario :D (and still retaining boost clock)
Beyond that, why would anyone really buy a 9GB 5050? I doubt any games using more than 8GB VRAM are gonna be fine at 9GB. Correct me if I'm wrong, but unless it's cheaper, it won't be a useful product for most people.
2) Because 24Gbit memory isn't used anywhere consumer grade... yet
3) Because nobody will buy this, it should last long enough on shelfs to be relevant (and be bombed on reviews due to short supply).